Caravan 

Zaya's "Caravan" presents us with two figures adorned with striking headdresses upon which sit miniature caravans. These are not mere decorations, but symbols laden with meaning. The caravan is a powerful emblem of travel, trade, and cultural exchange, especially significant in the Silk Road context. The stupa subtly placed beside the women echoes a spiritual journey. Consider how caravans in antiquity facilitated not only the movement of goods but also the dissemination of ideas and beliefs. We see this motif resurfacing in Renaissance paintings, where processions often carry religious or political undertones. Such imagery taps into our collective memory, evoking a longing for exploration and connection, subconsciously resonating with viewers and hinting at an enduring human desire to traverse both physical and spiritual landscapes. It's a cyclical journey, this caravan of symbols, ever evolving yet deeply rooted in our shared past.